Chapter 3 Getting Started With The Cli - Cisco WS-C2955T-12 Software Manual

Getting Started with the CLI
This chapter provides information that you should know before using the Cisco IOS command-line
interface (CLI). If you have never used IOS software or if you need a refresher, take a few minutes to
read this chapter before reading the rest of this guide.
• Command Usage Basics, page 3-2
Command-Line Error Messages, page 3-6
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• Accessing the CLI, page 3-7
Saving Configuration Changes, page 3-8
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• Where to Go Next, page 3-8
This switch software release is based on Cisco IOS Release 12.0. It has been enhanced to support a set
of features for the Catalyst 2900 XL and Catalyst 3500 XL switches. This chapter provides procedures
for using only the commands that have been created or changed for these switches. The switch command
reference provides complete descriptions of these commands. This chapter does not provide Cisco IOS
Release 12.0 commands and information already documented in the Cisco IOS Release 12.0
documentation on Cisco.com.
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